18 The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. After his mother, Mary, had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.

19 But Joseph her husband, because he was just a man and unwilling to disgrace her, was minded to put her away secretly.

20 And while he was having this in mind, behold! an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying.

21 "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife home, for what is begotten in her is by the Holy Spirit; and she will bear a son, and you are to call him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."